Episodic Headache: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Episodic Headache

Familial Cold Autoinflammatory Syndrome Type 1

In Muckle-Wells syndrome, patients develop episodic fever, chills, rash, red eyes, joint pain, and severe headaches with vomiting. Episodes last from one - three days. [rheumatology.org]

Patients with MWS commonly have arthritis and can experience episodes of headache (aseptic meningitis). [clevelandclinicmeded.com]

Nausea Extreme thirst Blurred vision, watering eyes Episodes usually last for less than day. [patientworthy.com]

Chronic Daily Headaches

Patients with episodic headaches, such as migraines with interval-free periods, and patients with chronic daily headaches with very few headache-free days, are often evaluated [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] specific headache status (e.g episodic headaches, HFEH, CDH). [scielo.br]

headache reported insomnia, compared with about 39% of those with episodic headache. [headaches.about.com]

Tension Headache

Note: When headache fulfils criteria for both 1.5 Probable migraine and 2.1 Infrequent episodic tension-type headache, code as 2.1 Infrequent episodic tension-type headache [ichd-3.org]

Note: When headache fulfils criteria for both 1.5 Probable migraine and 2.2 Frequent episodic tension-type headache, code as 2.2 Frequent episodic tension-type headache (or [ichd-3.org]

It is divided into infrequent episodic TTH (fewer than one headache per month), frequent episodic TTH (1 to 14 headaches per month), and chronic TTH (15 headaches a month [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cluster Headache

Episodic cluster headache is associated with comorbidities and affects work, productivity, and daily functioning. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Gerardi van Swieten: descriptions of episodic cluster headache J M S Pearce Dr J M S Pearce, Department of Neurology, Hull Royal Infirmary, and Hull York Medical School, 304 [doi.org]

Paroxysmal Hemicrania

METHODS: Visually evoked ERPs were measured in 50 patients with episodic cluster headache, 11 patients with chronic cluster headache, and 12 patients with chronic paroxysmal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Heat loss from the orbit, nose, cheek and temple was 0.75-1.5 degrees C greater on the symptomatic side during headache, and 0.25-0.75 degrees C greater between headache episodes [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Episodic paroxysmal hemicrania (EPH) is a rare disorder characterized by discrete bouts of hemicranial headache separated by headache-free remissions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgia

Cefalea a grappolo 3.1.1 Episodic cluster headache 3.1.2 Chronic cluster headache 3.2. [curadeldolore.altervista.org]

TACs include Cluster headache Paroxysmal hemicrania (chronic or episodic) Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT [en.wikipedia.org]

Case Report A 44-year-old male a known hypertensive on treatment came with episodic headache of 1-month duration. [mjdrdypu.org]

Migraine

Chronic headache begins as less frequent headache episodes that gradually change into a more frequent headache pattern. Who gets chronic migraine? [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Migraine is an episodic headache that is unilateral or bilateral, pulsating in quality, moderate to severe in intensity, and exacerbated by physical activity. [doi.org]

episodic headache with vomiting and aversion to light). [medlink.com]

Abdominal Migraine

Headache does not occur during these episodes. [ichd-3.org]

Sixty-four percent of patients with CVS and AM had history of episodic recurrent headaches with 60% reduction in frequency of attacks on treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract There is evidence to suggest that, in children, episodic abdominal pain occurring in the absence of headache may be a migrainous phenomenon. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Thunderclap Headache

Their warning comes after a young man ended up in emergency care with excruciatingly painful episodic headaches after eating a 'Carolina Reaper,' the world's hottest chilli [sciencedaily.com]

A 56-year-old premenopausal woman, without chronic illness or headache history, suffered from 4 episodes of severe explosive TH within 11 days. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Headache episodes with the thunderclap profile may require angiography for diagnosis even if the cerebrospinal fluid is bloodless. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hypnic Headache

(s): Tension headache NOS G44.21 Episodic tension-type headache G44.211 Episodic tension-type headache, intractable G44.219 Episodic tension-type headache, not intractable [icd10coded.com]

It is characterized by recurrent nocturnal episodes of headache that periodically awaken the sleeping patient and usually occur in the elderly. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Using an overnight polysomnography, one nocturnal headache attack was captured during the REM phase of sleep. Quality of sleep was poor with desaturation episodes. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

SUNCT Syndrome

Trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias (TACs) 3.1 Cluster headache 3.1.1 Episodic cluster headache 3.1.2 Chronic cluster headache 3.2 Paroxysmal hemicrania 3.2.1 Episodic paroxysmal [ichd-3.org]

Headaches with pain-free periods >3 month Chronic Episodes recur for more than 1 year without remission or with remission <3 month References (2018) Cephalgia 38(1):1-211 [fpnotebook.com]

Documentation: SUNCT (Shortlasting Unilateral Neuralgiform Headache with Conjunctival Injection and Tearing) syndrome is a rare disorder with recurrent episodes with headaches [meducator3.net]

Mollaret's Meningitis

Also known as recurrent lymphocytic meningitis, this entity involves repeated episodes of headache, stiff neck, fever, and cerebrospinal fluid pleocytosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Most common clinical presentation was recurrent episodes of headaches and photophobia followed by a sustained mild fever lasting 5-7 days. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The patient referred to have had occasional episodes of headache after sexual intercourse, irritable bowel syndrome and an episode of acute pyelonephritis. [elsevier.es]

Post-Coital Headache

Episodic tension-type headache Episodic tension-type headache can occur randomly and is triggered by temporary nerve tension such as stress anxiety anger etc. and are defined [sunflowerjewels.eu]

There are both episodic and chronic forms of sex headaches. About 75% are the episodic kind, and 25% are the chronic kind. [migrainesurvival.com]

The latter mechanism has been hypothesized as the source for recurrent headache in HC, and in another venue, for the transformation of episodic headache into CDH, by way of [webmedcentral.com]

Migraine Equivalent

Although headache type (migraine or tension-type headache) did not correlate with migraine equivalents presence (χ2 = 33.2; P = 0.27), high frequency of headache episodes [pedneur.com]

All of the studies measured headache frequency. Eight of these trials focused on episodic migraine headaches; all studied clonidine. [journals.plos.org]

In cluster headache both the episodic type (described above) and the chronic cluster headache type (Chronic Daily Headache) are listed. [headache-help.org]

Migraine without Aura

[…] and 46, and not associated with typical migraine prodromes–eg, aura; Pts are asymptomatic between episodes; in 2 ⁄ 3, the headaches are unilateral, pulsating and of moderate [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Chronic headache begins as less frequent headache episodes that gradually change into a more frequent headache pattern. Who gets chronic migraine? [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Symptoms of a Migraine Migraines aren’t just extremely painful single episode headaches. [learn.allergyandair.com]

Cough Headache

Typical chronic paroxysmal hemicrania and cough headache episodes appeared independently and responded to indomethacin. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

International Headache Society Diagnostic Criteria for Primary Cough Headache (A) At least 2 headache episodes fulfilling criteria B-D (B) Brought on by and occurring only [medlink.com]

We report on the coexistence of both chronic paroxysmal hemicrania and cough headache in a middle-aged woman. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Ergotamine Withdrawal

[…] transform episodic migraine into chronic daily headache by propagating the daily headache, causing “rebound.” [clusterbusters.org]

Patient Information Handout Cluster headache, an excruciating, unilateral headache usually accompanied by conjunctival injection and lacrimation, can occur episodically or [aafp.org]

Statistics Only individuals who experience episodic migraines or other types of primary headache are at risk of chronic daily headache. [sydneynorthneurology.com.au]

Foreign Body in the Head

Discouver our hospitals and clinics Become an affiliated doctor The Swiss Medical Network is a group of clinics, hospitals and medical centres represented in three language regions in Switzerland. Our patients are offered individual medical services, high-quality care and first-class service. Welcome to our facilities[…] [swissmedical.net]

Non-Functioning Paraganglioma

headache (72%), sweating (69%), and palpitations (51%).[4] Approximately 10-15% of such tumors is non-functional. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] discovered to originate, synthesize, store and secrete catecholamines, which leads to elevated levels of urine/serum catecholamines and the typical clinical symptoms such as episodic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Familial Cold Autoinflammatory Syndrome Type 2

Neven B, Prieur A-M, Quartier dit Maire P. Cr¬yopyrinopathies: Update on pathogenesis and treatment. Nat Clin Pract Rheumatol. 2008;4:481-9. https://doi.org/10.1038/ncprheum0874 Aróstegui JI. Hereditary systemic autoinflamma¬tory diseases. Reumatol Clin. 2011;7:45-50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reuma.2010.01.010 McDermott[…] [revista.asocolderma.org.co]

HaNDL Syndrome

episodes of headache and neurologic deficits recur over fewer than 3 months [7]. [biomedgrid.com]

HaNDL syndrome In HaNDL syndrome (headaches and neurological deficits with CSF lymphocytosis), episodes of headache occur with either hemisensory loss, hemiparesis, aphasia [n.neurology.org]

Unfortunately, her symptoms returned and she re-presented the next day with ongoing severe headache and new episodic transient right-sided hemiplegia. [journal.nzma.org.nz]

Drug-Induced Headache

[…] treatment of episodic tension-type headache. [link.springer.com]

Headache 40:561–567 CrossRef PubMed CAS Google Scholar van Gerven JM, Schoemaker RC, Jacobs LD et al (1996) Self-medication of a single headache episode with ketoprofen, ibuprofen [link.springer.com]

Headache 10:110–116 CrossRef Google Scholar Cerbo R, Barbanti P, Fabbrini G et al (1998) Amitriptyline is effective in chronic but not in episodic tension-type headache: pathogenetic [link.springer.com]

Familial Cluster Headache

IHS) criteria for episodic cluster headache, formed the population for this study. [cambridge.org]

[…] secondary chronic cluster headache, and his 73-year-old paternal grandfather with episodic cluster headache. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In the study group, Bessisso et al. (2005) found different types of headache: 28% had unclassified headache, 20% had chronic daily headache, 14.6 had episodic tension headache [cags.org.ae]

Epileptic Vertigo

[…] in children within the broad category of ‘headaches in children’ in 1924.[9] Until recently, it was not widely recognized that episodes of suspected dizziness might be caused [en.wikipedia.org]

Sir George Frederick (1868–1941), known for his work in pediatric rheumatoid arthritis referred to as Still’s disease, was the first to publish a description of episodic vertigo [en.wikipedia.org]

Medication Overuse Headache

It is more common among women than men; most people with this type of headache have underlying episodic migraine or tension-type headache. [merckmanuals.com]

Prevalence of medication overuse headache is 1 to 2% in the general population. [merckmanuals.com]

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Heidenhain Variant

Despite this temporary improvement, the episodic headaches recurred daily and progressed to include vertigo, vomiting and poor memory capacity. [cureus.com]

Case Presentation A 64-year-old male, with a history of controlled hypothyroidism and hypertension, initially arrived with an acute, limited episode of frontal headache characterized [cureus.com]

Vestibular Migraine

She had a history of occasional episodic migraine but did not experience episodes of headache with dizziness. Eventually, a diagnosis of vestibular migraine was reached. [bmj.com]

Headache 2019;59:727-740. Lampl C, Rapoport A, Levin M, Brautigam E. Migraine and episodic vertigo: A cohort survey study of their relationship. [reliasmedia.com]

Patients received gammaCore nVNS (which is approved for episodic cluster headache and migraine ) as a possible rescue therapy. [medpagetoday.com]

MELAS Syndrome

[…] features including stroke-like episodes with migraine-like headache, nausea, vomiting, encephalopathy and lactic acidosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The most frequent symptom is episodic sudden headaches with vomiting and convulsions. Myopathy is associated with lactic acidosis in blood and cerebrospinal fluid. [accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com]

The family survey revealed no abnormal findings except for headache and episodic vomiting in her mother. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Retinal Migraine

He described similar episodes every 2–3 months for the previous 3 years with no associated migrainous aura or headache, and exercise was not a trigger. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] reported a 2-day history of 5 episodes of left eye visual loss, each lasting 5 minutes. [n.neurology.org]

Symptoms [ edit ] Retinal migraine is associated with transient monocular visual loss ( scotoma ) in one eye lasting less than one hour. [1] During some episodes, the visual [en.wikipedia.org]

Cervicogenic Headache

TENSION HEADACHE Episodic versus chronic types. [patientcareonline.com]

Abstract Cytokines have been measured in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from headache patients [infrequent episodic tension-type headache (TTH) and migraine with or without aura [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

episodic tension-type headache associated with pericranial tenderness, 2.2.1 Frequent episodic tension-type headache associated with pericranial tenderness or 2.3.1 Chronic [ichd-3.org]